Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 06:26
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Found an empty bench..
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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I was constantly staring into the ground
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
But, then it hit me hard.
And, I had not made it.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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You would have to be on your toes. If your mind drifts apart for even a second, you will lose your chain of thoughts and notes.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
“All of these students are great from an academic point of view. They have always scored 90%+ during their school days, some have even scored 9.6 CGPA and above during their 10th boards.”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
All the best!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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I vividly remember that evening.
Anyway!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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Dropped them
And entered the park.
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Searched for my roll number.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
So, yes, the UPSC is considered the toughest exam in the world because there is a ‘luck’ factor coupled with subjectivity in the exam process.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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“But, it is nearly impossible for one to predict who will make it to the ‘holy list’. Yes! I can say that if an aspirant who has done X, Y, and Z can increase their chances of selection, but it is just not enough. There is always a matter of luck (or, probability).”
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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“I, too, was an aspirant, 20 years back. I have met board toppers, state board toppers, and college toppers with more than 9+ CGPA who prepare for this exam.”
Your credentials do not matter!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Each class used to be 2.5 hours each. Making it a total of 5 hours of coaching classes daily. The classes used to be 7 days a week.
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The batch sizes were huge!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
It is almost impossible.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I did not go back to my home.
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500 students in each batch. God forbid if you were late to the class - you would have to push your way through the seats. (Old aspirants reading this know which institute I am talking about).
Keep your ego aside.
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Cleared multiple of them
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Dare you, peep in your neighbour's notebook. After all, it is a national-level competitive exam - people tend to be extremely competitive. Tough days…
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I looked around me
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.